Carisbrook

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the population, which is well above the state and national rates.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.3% of people at home. Only 2.1% of residents use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 47.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.1%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national rate.

Incomes are well below national levels, with a typical weekly household earning $1,205. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

This is a supportive community where 20.8% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.9% of people providing unpaid support.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $274 is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the state average.

Families with children make up nearly 60% of households. However, 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the state figure.

Separate houses make up 94.4% of all homes, far above the national average. Many residents have no mortgage, with 43.7% owning their homes outright.

The area is very car-dependent, with 69.3% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. The drive to the city is long, taking about 110 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.9% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 55.1%. Those who are employed often work in health care, retail, or agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.